U.S. FOREST SERVICE
Also recorded as: U.S. FOREST SERVICE
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
21 records, spanning 1992–2007.
Operated by US Forest Service (per NTSB report)
The pilot's inadequate planned approach that led to settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the external load becoming snagged in the water, and the high density altitude.
Operated by U.S. Forest Service (per NTSB report)
The loss of engine power due to the loss of engine oil pressure following the oil pump's drive shaft failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough/uneven terrain.
Operated by U.S. Forest Service (per NTSB report)
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Operated by U.S. Forest Service (per NTSB report)
The second pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after takeoff. Proper climb rate not verified by the flight crew, fog, freezing fog, dark night conditions and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command were factors.
Operated by U.S. Forest Service (per NTSB report)
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the right quartering tailwind.
Operated by U.S. Forest Service (per NTSB report)
The intentional operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative normal brakes), and the pilot's improper use of the cyclic flight controls after the helicopter started rolling following touchdown.
Operated by U.S. Forest Service (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the bambi bucket suspension assembly during dip operation.
Operated by U.S. Forest Service (per NTSB report)
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain seperation/clearance from trees while maneuvering.
Operated by U.S Forest Service (per NTSB report)
the Bell 212 helicopter pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a midair collision.
Operated by US FOREST SERVICE — None Operator Does Business As: (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object. Trees and inadequate ground communications were a factor.
Operated by U.S. FOREST SERVICE (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment in that the external load was not centered during sling operation, which resulted in entanglement of the load with the landing gear, and the loss of aircraft control.
Operated by U.S. FOREST SERVICE (per NTSB report)
failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from electrical transmission lines. The proximity of transmission lines was a related factor.
Operated by U.S. FOREST SERVICE (per NTSB report)
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, concerning maneuvers to position the helicopter for aerial application; and inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in loss of directional control and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident include unfavorable weather conditions (high wind, gusts, turbulence, smoke, and high density altitude); the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of operation, and the lack of suitable terrain for a safe autorotation.
Operated by U.S. FOREST SERVICE — None Operator Does Business As: (per NTSB report)
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing was a factor in the accident.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
No maintenance difficulty reports on file. Note: SDR filing is largely voluntary, so absence is not evidence of a clean maintenance history.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N10800 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N141Z | DEHAVILLAND DHC-6-300 | 1984 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N181AM | MOLNY ADAM J LANCAIR LEGACY | 2012 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N204CR | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N205BR | VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12IS | 2021 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N206HE | BELL 206B | 1979 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N253EV | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N2UH | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N3310 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N358K | CESSNA 525A | 2010 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N42489 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N458CC | WILLIAMS HELICOPTER CORP UH-1H | 1967 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N47MA | CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T | — | M | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N5125Q | HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC HUGHES 369D | 1982 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N5741X | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N66HJ | BELL 205A-1 | 1976 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N724HT | BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 214ST | 1987 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N801HM | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N8NU | CESSNA T210G | 1966 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N92043 | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N9374Z | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N724HT (BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 214ST) — records 2007 · registered to BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE (owner ≠ operator)
- N9374Z — records 2007 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N92043 — records 2007 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N181AM (MOLNY ADAM J LANCAIR LEGACY) — records 2003 · registered to MOLNY ADAM J (owner ≠ operator)
- N801HM — records 2002 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N2UH — records 2002 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N206HE (BELL 206B) — records 2001 · registered to SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE (owner ≠ operator)
- N458CC (WILLIAMS HELICOPTER CORP UH-1H) — records 2001 · registered to ELKHORN AVIATION INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N205BR (VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12IS) — records 2001 · registered to DAHLBERG SEAN (owner ≠ operator)
- N3310 — records 2000 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N42489 — records 1998 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N47MA (CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22T) — records 1996 · registered to CIRRUS DESIGN CORP (owner ≠ operator)
9 more aircraft
- N253EV — records 1996 · now operated by Erickson Helicopters, Inc.
- N5125Q (HUGHES HELICOPTERS INC HUGHES 369D) — records 1996 · now operated by Temsco Helicopters, Inc
- N141Z (DEHAVILLAND DHC-6-300) — records 1994 · registered to USDA FOREST SERVICE (owner ≠ operator)
- N8NU (CESSNA T210G) — records 1994 · registered to RBC AVIATION LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N10800 — records 1994 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N358K (CESSNA 525A) — records 1992 · registered to 358K LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N204CR — records 1992 · no longer on the FAA registry
- N66HJ (BELL 205A-1) — records 1992 · now operated by Eagle Helicopters, Inc.
- N5741X — records 1992 · no longer on the FAA registry